Orlando

Crime 3 days ago

Two dead after Orlando shooting, police chief says; at least 8 shot

A shooter opened fire in Orlando, but the suspect has been taken into custody. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said there were eight victims, including two who died.

TRAVEL October 17

Universal Orlando announces opening date for its newest theme park

Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, will open in 2025. The park will include Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic.

Orlando Massacre August 27

Pulse nightclub owners will not face involuntary manslaughter charges over 2016 shooting: Police

The Pulse nightclub owners will not face involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the June 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, in which 49 people were killed.

Republicans August 4

GOP chair, Young Republicans hope to flip Democratic Florida county, open chapter HQ in Orlando

Florida Young Republicans, part of the Young Republicans National Federation, opened a headquarters in Orlando. Orange County has more registered Democrats than Republicans.

US July 19

Florida toddler with autism found dead at resort after possible drowning: police

A three-year-old with autism was reported missing Thursday, only to be discovered deceased hours later in a "body of water" on resort grounds.

Florida April 29

10 wounded in shooting at Florida party venue, sheriff says

A 16-year-old gunman wounded 10 people during a private event at Cabana Live, a party venue in Florida. The shooting followed a fistfight, authorities say.

EDUCATION April 27

Student accused of viciously beating aide in viral video blames school in new lawsuit: 'Ticking time bomb'

The autistic Florida high-school student accused of brutally attacking a teacher's aide over a Nintendo game has filed a lawsuit blaming Flagler County Public Schools.

Florida April 24

Deadly Florida carjacking: 3rd person of interest in custody; sheriff says 'case is about drugs and money'

A third person of interest has been taken into custody in the deadly Florida carjacking case of Katherine Aguasvivas, and two of the three are expected to be charged for her death.

Florida April 21

Deadly Florida carjacking: Person of interest arrested, another on the loose as plot thickens

Investigators in the deadly carjacking of Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas are questioning one person of interest, while another remains on the loose.

Florida April 16

Deadly Florida carjacking tied to killing of tow truck driver, police say; deputy suspected of leaking

Investigators have located the suspect car in the deadly carjacking of a woman in Winter Springs, Florida, but have still not found the people responsible.